Cosmpolitan Victorian terrace house tour

The owner realised he could recreate the spacious feel of the loft hed previously rented on Londons South Bank if he made his house more open-plan. Now, light filters through from the kitchen into the living room. A cocktail of furniture incorporating old, modern, designer and bargain pieces is punctuated by an eclectic and ever-growing art collection, which covers everything from students artworks to a David Hockney original.

Cosmpolitan Victorian terrace house tour

A dedicated screening room is intended to make watching TV or movies an event. The white walls are clad with bookshelves to create a library-like feeling, while the green sofa from B&B Italia adds a burst of colour to the space.

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Cosmpolitan Victorian terrace house tour

The renovated kitchen space makes an instant impact through its unexpected sense of height, space and light. In order to make the kitchen truly original, the owner customised Boffi units with glass frames housing pictures, which he can swap on a whim.

Cosmpolitan Victorian terrace house tour

The spare bedroom is filled with a mixture of styles in a cohesive colour palette. A chest of drawers contrasts with a contemporary graphic wall mural. The bedlinen, covered in the owners scribbles, was created using indelible pens, so guests can add their own messages.

Cosmpolitan Victorian terrace house tour

Floor-to-ceiling white cupboards provide plenty of storage in this dedicated dressing room, and contrast with the rustic look of the wooden floorboards.

The chairs in the dressing room came from Christie’s. Antonio Citterios armchair at B&B Italia is similar. Get a Turkish rug from Liberty. Find a registered craftsman to install built-in cupboards at myhammer.co.uk.